Trigger warning: sexual abuse
Mina is our guest today, anonymized to protect their identity. They share their experience with childhood sexual abuse and the effects it had on them, their parents, and their extended family. There are a lot of dynamics to consider and our inner justice-seeker may be triggered; however, the insight as a therapist and survivor they offer is really important to think about.
Let’s talk about second generation trauma, family expectations vs social expectations, our own healing journeys, and how severed ties are navigated in these terribly delicate circumstances.
Tune in at 6pm EST and don’t forget to check the MANY resources we have in our Shownotes for you (on our website). Share this episode with someone you think would benefit AFTER you summarize the content with them. Let them choose if they are ready to hear it or not before you send the link or share this post. Please refrain from re-traumatizing someone.
Links:
1 ) RAINN: https://www.rainn.org/
2) Reporting Sexual Assaut and Abuse: https://www.abuselawsuit.com/resources/how-to-report-abuse/
3) Reporting Child Sexual Abuse (training offered!): https://www.stopitnow.org/ohc-content/reporting-child-sexual-abuse
4) Circles of Safety Brochure: https://www.stopitnow.org/sites/default/files/documents/files/cos_brochure_online_version_final.pdf
5) Body Safety via Buddy Speaks: https://buddyspeaks.org/ and hear founder Shariea Shoatz on Mommying While Muslim podcast
6) Muslim Youth Helpline: https://naseeha.org/
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#boymom Farheen Raza Abbas joins us to discuss the circumstances that caused her to limit relationships in her own family. We didn’t expect bullying to show up in our series this month, but this episode really highlights what that can look like, some of the cultural bases of it, and how to set it straight.
Learn how to set healthy boundaries and protect our inner children as well as the next generations from toxic cultural behavior, i.e. bullying and body shaming, that can literally break apart families. Also find out how Farheen teaches how to end any tantrum in 5 seconds and avoid hostile family confrontations she learned from TikTok.
Tune in at 6pm EST on Apple podcasts, Stitcher, or click the link in bio to hear it right off our website! Share this episode with a bully you might be related to to help them gain some insight into their hurtful, un-Islamic behaviors.
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1) Hear Farheen’s podcast: https://backtracks.fm/discover/s/authentic-unfiltered-with-farheen/dde0da6ef8b8f5b5
2) Wonder Hoodie: https://wonderhoodie.com/collections/wonder-hoodie-bulletproof-clothing/products/wonder-hoodie-x-adult-bulletproof-hoodie-nij-iiia?variant=40605263167599
3) Stop the Bleed Kit: https://shop.stopthebleedcoalition.org/product/stop-the-bleed-intermediate-kit/
4) Farheen’s Book recc: The Next Person You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom
5) MWM Retreat info: https://mommyingwhilemuslim.com/merch/all-inclusive-wellness-retreat-embrace-your-power
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Wow, get ready to gain insight into one of the most painful situations some families must deal with: severed ties of kinship. As Muslims, family is everything. But what happens when it’s not?
Uzma kicks it off this month by sharing a major family rift and how she justifies severing ties, as well as where her reasoning falls short. We don’t ignore our own mistakes at this podcast! It’s a very intimate journey of self reflection and might help someone out there who has estranged family and wants to know how to deal with it in a healthier way.
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1) Mommying While Muslim first ever Retreat: https://mommyingwhilemuslim.com/merch/all-inclusive-wellness-retreat-embrace-your-power
2) Read Fault Lines by Karl Pillemer: https://www.amazon.com/Fault-Lines-Fractured-Families-Mend/dp/0525539034 
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 | We want to make sure you don’t miss catching up on all the episodes of THE GREAT MUSLIM AMERICAN ROAD TRIP following Mona Haydar and her husband Sebastian Robins along historic Route 66, exploring Islam’s deep roots in America. This series highlights the diversity of Muslims across the nation and thereby, the world.  So we’re publishing it AGAIN to make sure you go back to PBS to watch it with the kids. Share it with your friends tonight!
 | Watch The Great American Muslim Road Trip streaming: pbs.org Follow Mona Haydar on IG: @themostmona Learn more about Estevanico Mustafa Azemmouri: https://biography.yourdictionary.com/estevanico Additional reading on Muslim American Black History: Islam's Black Slaves : The History of Africa's Other Black Diaspora by Ronald Segal Mona’s book recommendation: My Soul is a Woman by Annmarie Schimmel Web: www.mommyingwhilemuslim.com Email: [email protected] FB: Mommying While Muslim page and Mommyingwhilemuslim group IG: @mommyingwhilemuslimpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrrdKxpBdBO4ZLwB1kTmz1w

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​Dr. Rand Diab joins us to discuss her empowering Reels and what she brings to the table that's different than other accounts. She even broaches the difficulties of parenting adult kids that are harder to divulge on social media. A conversation that can't be missed!​​Tune in at 6pm EST on Apple podcasts, Stitcher, or click on the link in our bio. Share this episode with a mom doc friend or three.
Dr. Rand Diab on the web: http://www.randdiab.com/Rand on IG: https://www.instagram.com/rdiabmd/ Rand on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmtnCAit78aGVDz5Y5GTdtg/featured Rand’s book recommendation: Ordinary Grace by William Kent KruegerWeb: www.mommyingwhilemuslim.comEmail: [email protected]FB: Mommying While Muslim page and Mommyingwhilemuslim groupIG: @mommyingwhilemuslimpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrrdKxpBdBO4ZLwB1kTmz1w

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Yasemin Kanar spills the beans on what social media was like when she first took our feeds by the hijab, how it's transitioned, her content evolution, hasad and evil eye, and mommying while Muslim of course. You'll want to hear her advice on social media for kids and how to keep these virtual spaces authentic.
We are so happy to finally have her on and we know you'll love hearing from her as much as you love following her online. For moms who feel overwhelmed by curated feeds and pics, this is an episode for you because as Yasemin says, "We're all just people."
​Tune in at 6pm EST on Apple podcasts, Stitcher, or click on the link in our bio to listen. Share the episode link with a momsister today.
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3. Yaz on FB: https://www.facebook.com/YazTheSpaz/
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Honestly Aisha better known as Aisha Thabet joins us today to discuss her journey to social media: the good, the bad, and the scary. This is a terrific listen with kids and tweens so they know the reasons why they need to stay off social media. Why is she so frank about the perils of the Internet when she’s an influencer herself? Hello, she’s Honestly Aisha!
For Muslim moms, if commiseration, validation and inspiration is what you seek, then hop on a ride with today’s episode and you’ll love Aisha’s sincerity and passion as much as you do online. If you’re not already a follower, you’ll become one.
Tune in at 6pm EST and share this episode link with a friend.
Learn more about Aisha’s classes for kids: https://www.honestlyaisha.com/Aisha on IG: https://www.instagram.com/honestlyaisha/Aisha’s book recommendation: Purification of the Heart by Hamza Yusuf https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/272724.Purification_of_the_Heart Web: www.mommyingwhilemuslim.comEmail: [email protected]FB: Mommying While Muslim page and Mommyingwhilemuslim groupIG: @mommyingwhilemuslimpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrrdKxpBdBO4ZLwB1kTmz1w

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Anse Najiyah Maxfield returns to the podcast to discuss her conversion story with us today. As an OG at Rabata, she traces its history and the birth of Project Lina. So we’ve discussed lots of issues in women’s conversion journeys last month,, but we’d be remiss to not approach it from a solutions focused lens.
Get an insightful dose of new Islam, from feeling alienated from family, toxic new Muslim education, and learning Muslim-ese (Anse’s term). Also learn what Project Lina does to help address all of these issues and more. You’ll walk down memory lane from a seasoned mother and momsister who has dozens of pearls to share with our community. Tune in at 6pm EST on Apple podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, or click on the link in our bio to listen to the latest episode.
Daybreak Press Website to purchase Project Lina: https://daybreak.rabata.org/products/projectlina Anse Najiyah’s book recommendations: The Bible, The Qur'an and Science by Dr. Maurice Bucaille and Carville's Cure: Leprosy, Stigma, and the Fight for Justice by Pam FesslerRegister for Project Lina new Muslimah online: https://www.rabata.org/convertcare/ Web: www.mommyingwhilemuslim.comEmail: [email protected]FB: Mommying While Muslim page and Mommyingwhilemuslim groupIG: @mommyingwhilemuslimpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrrdKxpBdBO4ZLwB1kTmz1w 

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A three-part documentary series, THE GREAT MUSLIM AMERICAN ROAD TRIP follows a millennial Muslim American couple on a cross-country journey along historic Route 66 as they explore Islam’s deep roots in America. Making more than a dozen stops between Chicago andLos Angeles, rapper Mona Haydar and her husband Sebastian Robins meet with authors, entrepreneurs, medical students, performers and others to better understand the centuries-long Muslim experience in the United States. This series highlights the diversity of Muslims across the nation and their contributions to history and culture, weaving a colorful story of what it means to be a Muslim in America today.
We are so excited to welcome Mona Haydar back to the podcast to discuss her latest amazing project with PBS. Tune in at 6pm EST tonight on Apple podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, or click on our link in bio.
Don’t forget to turn in Tuesdays July 5th, 12th, and 19th on @PBS at 10pm EST and #MuslimRoadTripPBS below in the comments once you have to let us know what you think!
Watch The Great American Muslim Road Trip streaming: pbs.org Follow Mona Haydar on IG: @themostmona Learn more about Estevanico Mustafa Azemmouri: https://biography.yourdictionary.com/estevanico Additional reading on Muslim American Black History: Islam's Black Slaves : The History of Africa's Other Black Diaspora by Ronald SegalMona’s book recommendation: My Soul is a Woman by Annmarie Schimmel Web: www.mommyingwhilemuslim.comEmail: [email protected]FB: Mommying While Muslim page and Mommyingwhilemuslim groupIG: @mommyingwhilemuslimpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrrdKxpBdBO4ZLwB1kTmz1w

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Kai Wingo’s energy in this episode is so refreshing mashaAllah. Her conversion story is another example of a uniquely easy one. With parental and community support as well as her own quest for knowledge, she was able to get her questions answered and revert to Islam. From Intro to Islam classes to sisterhood in sohbet (Turkish halaqa) culture, to creating unique reusable stickers to help her daughter feel represented.

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